Does every product need to be tested by british standards?
The The British Standards Institution does not test products, but publishes standards (documents) which define product characteristics and tests etc. If you wanted to claim compliance with a standard you would probably need to arrange for a lab to test your table, or write up an analysis showing stength calculations or whatever. Most standards are optional. They are used by business buyers to make sure that they get what they need without having to go and look at a sample. They may reference foreign standards in addition to British ones. It is then possible to just take the cheapest quote that meets all the required standards. There are some standards which are legally required, for instance those for electrical products or safety related such as the regulations on foam filled furniture. Assuming your table has no padding and no built in light then there is probably no required standards. There is a draft standard that is relevant: BS EN 12521. Furniture. Strength, durability and safet
